The Playhouse Village invites you to experience its undeniably inspiring and charming locale. Located within an easy stroll from Pasadena City Hall and Downtown hotels, the Village offers an intimate scene where art, architecture and culture abound and where local businesses continue Pasadena’s tradition of personal and friendly service.

From fast-casual to culinary experiences, Playhouse Village is home to many eateries showcasing flavors local and global. Click the buttons below to see which restaurant, cafe, and bar are offering dining, al fresco, and take-out services.

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The newest restaurant from the Anaya family brings authentic flavors of Mexico to Pasadena. Enjoy great food, exciting cocktails, and a wonderful atmosphere.

Bean to bar and made in-house. Indulge in incredibly tasting fine chocolates in a bright and airy cafe setting. Pastries and espresso drinks made daily.

Bar Chelou
37 S El Molino Ave

Discover the endless possibilities of Bar Chelou, where exceptional cuisine meets a free-spirited and endlessly creative atmosphere.

Every gourmet pizza is fast fire'd over a blazing open flame to perfectly crisp perfection in just 180 seconds at Blaze Pizza. You pick your own toppings from a selection of healthful and artisinal ingredients.

Serving Pasadena for 47 years, the original Rick's Drive-In is now Bobby's Place. Home of the original Spuderito, Bobby's Place serves up homemade sauces, fresh ingredients, cooked to order always.

Bringing the Street of Thailand to Pasadena, CHIM! Thai Street Food serves an authentic menu for you to try and taste. Prepared with love and freshest ingredients, enjoy a piece of South East Asia in the heart of Pasadena.

From the team that brought you Chim! Thai Street Food, comes a new coffee place for you to enjoy. Created for the neighborhood, find your standard lattes to unique specialties found only at DASH.

The Muro family welcomes you to El Metate Café! The small-scale café has some of the tastiest Mexican food in Pasadena. Mexican specialties and seafood dishes are among the favorites.

One of Pasadena's most beloved Mexican restaurants, El Portal offers mouthwatering and authentic cuisine such as their Yucatecan cochinita pibil and Oaxacan mole among other dishes. The neighborhood eatery has been voted "Best Mexican Restaurant" by Pasadena Weekly readers.

A neighborhood café offering a great selection of sandwiches, burgers, salads, breakfast items, and a fusion of items such as the famous pho noodle soup and bubble tea. Breakfast is served all day, including their mouth-watering breakfast burrito.

Enjoy delicious mediterranean cuisine in a relaxed and welcoming space.

Authentic tasty Thai food that is always prepared with the freshest ingredients. Among the owner’s favorite dishes to serve his customers are his special green chicken curry, Pad Thai, and Pineapple-fried rice.

Oh La La Bakery
921 E Colorado Blvd

Oh La La Bakery offers a great assortment of cold and hot sandwiches, french pastries, fresh daily bread, and gourmet coffee served to perfection.

Step into the world of OJI Sushi & Sake Bar, a restaurant built on a foundation of passion for food. Their mission is to provide premium quality sushi and exemplary service, all while providing an unforgettable dining experience.

Settebello Pizzeria has a new sister restaurant in Playhouse Village... Smash House Burger Co! Featuring classic smash burgers made with the finest ingredients, house made craft sauces and freshly ground Angus beef. Find out what makes smash burgers different.

Star Leaf offers a diverse menu of authentic Asian dishes, as well as Asian-inspired cocktails that would delight your taste bud and senses. Our stylish dining room will transport you to colonial Asia, and our tropical-planted terrace making it the perfect place to enjoy pre-dinner drinks with friends.

Within the beautiful Art Deco United Artist Theatre building is a destination for simple, seasonal, and healthy food. Sweetgreen brings deliciously healthy plats and bowls made from fresh produce and ingredients (delivered daily!)

Tardino Brothers provides a casual dining experience where you can grab a bite on the go or dine-in with a variety of Italian favorites to choose from including pasta, pizzas, sandwiches, soups, salads and more. They pride themselves on their classic homemade desserts which include cream puffs, tiramisu, cheesecake, cannoli and assorted cookies.

Tepito Coffee
695 E Colorado Blvd

A coffee and tea cafe enjoy fresh sandwiches, burritos by Burritos La Palma, and Pastries by Sol y Luna and Homeboy Industries.

The Stand offers the comfort of early-century diners, featuring comfortable space, sincere hospitality, and honest foods, while redefining American Classics like hot dogs and burgers. For an extra sweet experience, order their soft-serve and shakes.

The University Club offers a beautiful and relaxing environment for conducting business, gathering socially, and growing culturally and intellectually. Their talented Executive Chef creates delicious culinary offerings for your business meetings, weddings, special events, or for a quiet luncheon in the middle of a busy day.

Urth Caffé exclusively carries its own brand of premium, fresh roasted whole bean organic coffee, and hand-selected fine teas sold under strict quality and ethical standards. Their menu includes delicious salads, baked creations, sandwiches, pizza, and more.

Wake and Late, a Pasadena-based breakfast haven, takes pride in crafting the finest breakfast burritos, bagels, and specialty coffee.

Yahaira's Café offers Nuevo Latino cuisine, which is a fusion of Latin-American food presented through an array of salads, sandwiches, and wraps.

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